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This review provides evidence-based recommendations for predicting outcomes and quality of life in patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. Key predictors include ambulatory status, performance, and age, with NOMS being a widely used prognostic tool.

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  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

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  • Metastatic vertebral tumors significantly impact patient prognosis, life expectancy, and quality of life.
  • Accurate prediction of these factors is crucial for optimal patient management.
  • Existing prognostic models require updates based on current evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To formulate current, evidence-based recommendations for predicting outcome, life expectancy, and quality of life in patients with metastatic vertebral tumors.
  • To synthesize the latest research on prognostic factors and quality of life assessment in this patient population.
  • To establish consensus-based guidelines through expert review.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed and Google Scholar (2012-2022) using keywords related to metastatic vertebral tumors, outcome prediction, life expectancy, and quality of life.
  • Screening and analysis of identified articles by co-authors.
  • Review of findings by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Spine Committee.
  • Two rounds of the Delphi method for consensus building.

Main Results:

  • Seven recommendation guidelines were finalized by the WFNS Spine Committee.
  • Surgical decompression can improve quality of life in selected patients, irrespective of primary tumor type.
  • Pre-operative ambulatory status, overall performance, and age are independent predictors of outcome and survival.
  • The Neurological, Oncological, Mechanical, and Systemic (NOMS) score is a widely adopted prognostic system.
  • EUQOL5-D and SOSGOQ are recommended tools for measuring quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Established guidelines offer a framework for predicting outcomes in metastatic vertebral tumors.
  • Patient-specific factors and validated scoring systems are essential for prognostication.
  • Quality of life assessment tools should be integrated into clinical practice for comprehensive patient care.